Licorice Root Extract [2 Fluid Ounces] Gaia Herbs

Product Description
Licorice Root Liquid Extract ... Scientific Name: Glycyrrhiza spp. ... Common Name: Licorice Root .... Licorice Root has many uses and is considered a tonic plant in many traditional medicinal systems. It has been used to support a healthy stomach lining, support healthy lung and respiratory function and promote a healthy adrenal response.* .... The botanical name refers to a hallmark property of this plant; glukos (Sweet in Greek) and riza (root). Glycyrrhizin, a cortisone like chemical found in high proportions in the root is said to be 50 times sweeter than sucrose.* .... It is a member of the Fabaceae family and the species mentioned above are widely distributed in Turkey, The Middle East, China, India and Western Siberia. It has been used in commerce as a flavoring agent for confections, liquers, and tobacco for centuries.